US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 3180 · Structure no. 200360050802472

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,854 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesCotton Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of FM 3180
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82677, -94.84274
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,854 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou carry?

About 2,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Cotton Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.